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Oborevwori Assures Uzere Communities of Government Support Over Oil Spill

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured the people of Uzere Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area that his administration will ensure oil companies operating in the area meet their obligations to host communities affected by oil spills and other environmental challenges. Oborevwori gave the assurance on Friday during a visit to oil spill sites in Uzere, where he said he assessed the extent of the damage and obtain first-hand information to guide the state government’s engagement with the operating company. The governor said his administration…

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GOMEP-NG Honours Information Minister Idris For Excellence In Communication

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The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has honoured the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Muhammad Idris, with the Distinguished Leadership Award for Excellence in Information Management and National Orientation. The Guild said the award was in recognition of Idris’ contributions to journalism, strategic communication, public relations and national development, as well as his efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s information management system. The National President of GOMEP-NG, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, said the recognition followed an assessment of the minister’s professional achievements, leadership qualities and commitment…

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Omo-Agege Defends RIG and DIE, Says It Targets Ballot Thieves

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…..Says 2027 polls must be decided by ballots, not written results ….,Cites Tinubu’s ‘rig and roast’, Buhari’s shoot-at-sight order   Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has defended his controversial ‘rig and die’ declaration ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the expression was directed at electoral offenders and not voters, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) or security agencies. Omo-Agege, through his Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications, Godwin Anaughe, described the statement as a warning against electoral fraud and an expression of determination to…

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Global Initiative Support Group To Inaugurate Canvassers, Friday In Ughelli

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A formidable political support group, the Global Initiative Support Group for Sheriff 2027, will inaugurate Coordinators and Canvassers across the 25 Local Government Areas of Delta State, on Friday, October 30, at Oharisi Primary School, Ughelli, Delta State.   The inauguration ceremony, scheduled for 10am, will be performed by the Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Solomon Arenyeka.   Convener of the group, Sir Festus Ahon, its Chairman, Chief Josiah Ntekume, and Secretary, Barr. Abednego Dikame disclosed in a statement issued in Asaba, Monday.   The…

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2027: Bayelsa Commissioner Backs Tinubu, APC, Urges Obi, Atiku To Reconsider Bid

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Culture, Chief God’spower Keku, has declared support for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing reservations about the presidential ambitions of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi.   Keku, who served as Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State during the administration of former Governor Seriake Dickson, made his position known while speaking with journalists in Yenagoa at the weekend.   The…

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Dafinone Condoles Okonjo-Iweala, Family Over Mother’s Death

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has expressed condolences to the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the Okonjo family of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Delta State, over the death of their matriarch, Professor Kamene Okonjo, aged 96. Dafinone, in a condolence message, described the late professor as a woman whose life was marked by remarkable contributions to scholarship, women’s empowerment and service to humanity. He said her legacy of excellence, compassion and commitment to family would continue to inspire generations, despite her passing. The…

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Anambra Police Arrest Wanted Small-Moto, Over Robbery, Kidnapping, Cultism

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Udochukwu Okafor, popularly known as “Small-Moto,” over his alleged involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping, cult-related activities and secessionist-related offences in Ebenebe community and its environs. The suspect, who was reportedly on the wanted list of the Command, was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, during an intelligence-led operation in the community on the morning of October 24, 2026. The arrest, according to the police, followed sustained efforts to track down the suspect over allegations linking him…

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IGP Disu Moves To End Retired Police Officers’ Woes

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Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has stepped up efforts to address the lingering welfare challenges facing retired police officers, as the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu moves to clear outstanding arrears and improve retirement benefits. The initiative, under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope agenda, is aimed at improving the post-service welfare of former personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, reducing payment delays and ensuring a more efficient pension administration system. As part of the efforts, President Tinubu reportedly constituted a high-level committee comprising representatives of the Ministry of…

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Dafinone Celebrates Onomigbo-Okpoko At 95, Hails Contributions To Legal Profession

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated eminent legal luminary and revered elder statesman, High Chief T. J. Onomigbo-Okpoko, OON, SAN, on his 95th birthday, describing his life as a remarkable legacy of service, integrity and dedication to the legal profession. Dafinone, in a congratulatory message, celebrated the nonagenarian for his outstanding contributions to the administration of justice, the development of the legal profession and the preservation of traditional values. He described Onomigbo-Okpoko, a distinguished Senior Okakuro of Okpe Kingdom and former Chairman of the Body of…

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NDC Primary: Court Fixes Nov 24 For Judgement In Akpodiete, Omo-Agege Suit

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Conflicting claims over APC resignation, primary participation take centre stage     WARRI — The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has fixed November 24, 2026, for judgment in a suit by Prof. Alexander Osondu Akpodiete challenging Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s eligibility to contest the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary for Delta Central Senatorial District. The suit, marked FHC/WR/CS/120/2026, seeks Omo-Agege’s disqualification and an order declaring Akpodiete the rightful candidate of the party. Justice Hyeladzira Ajiya Nganjiwa reserved judgment after hearing submissions from counsel to the parties, including the…

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